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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 23

Admissions in civil cases, when relevant

Quick Answer Reference: Section 23 IEA

  • Provision: Section 23 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 23 of IEA say?

In civil cases no admission is relevant, if it is made either upon an express condition that evidence of it is not to be given, or under circumstances from which the Court can infer that the parties agreed together that evidence of it should not be given.

Indian StandardSection 23, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 23 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 23 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 23 of IEA?

Section 23 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Admissions in civil cases, when relevant". The section states: In civil cases no admission is relevant, if it is made either upon an express condition that evidence of it is not to be given, or under circumstances from which the Court can infe...

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